Supreme Court allows outdoor sleeping bans amid rising homelessness

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a measure that allows cities to punish people for sleeping outside, a ruling that comes as record numbers of people are without a permanent place to live in the country. 

City of Austin continues to address homeless crisis

The City of Austin is continuing to work to address the homeless crisis. During a meeting, council members got an update on current and future housing projects.

Controversial homeless housing not in compliance with Austin guidelines

A neighboring business owner is accusing the City of Austin of not following guidelines for renovations on a controversial property.

Supreme Court to consider ban on homeless people sleeping outside

Some state courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless camps if there’s a lack of space at shelters.

Austin's Marshaling Yard to continue operations for another 8 months

The Marshaling Yard has been operating as a temporary emergency homeless shelter outside the Austin Convention Center Marshaling Warehouse since July 2023.

Austin homeless shelter has 20 percent positive outcome rate: city

The Marshalling Yard homeless shelter in Austin now has a positive outcome rate of 20 percent, according to the city's homeless strategy office.

Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center looks to expand, but falls short of funding

The Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center is located right in the heart of a neighborhood in South Austin. Throughout the years, it's found itself at the center of the debate about how to address the homeless crisis in that area.

Austin homeless outreach pilot program is personal and proactive: DAA

A non-police-based response to non-emergency needs is part of the goal of a new homeless response pilot program in Austin. It seeks to build relationships, and provide more long-term solutions.

Crime pushed to West Campus since start of SXSW: SafeHorns

The leader of a University of Texas student safety group said crime has been pushed to West Campus since the start of South by Southwest in Downtown Austin.

Woman speaks out after incident with naked intruder in south Austin

FOX 7 Austin heard from an Austin woman who came home to find a naked intruder. That eventually led to a two-and-a-half-hour SWAT standoff on March 7.

Sister of man killed in alleged drunk driving crash shares his story

The sister of a homeless man who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in February is sharing her brother's story.

Community First tiny home community for the homeless expanding

A big expansion is underway at the Community First Village in northeast Travis County. FOX 7's John Krinjak talks with the man behind the movement in this FOX 7 Focus.

Austin company using AI to track homeless encampments in city

Austin company Nomadik is tracking homeless encampments in the city with the help of artificial intelligence.

Homeless in Austin: City calls off $2M comprehensive review of strategy

A $2 million contract with McKinsey & Company to review Austin's homeless strategy has been called off, according to a memo from the interim city manager.